The drinks are potent at Bud Rip’s, an old head Bywater bar turned hipster hangout that draws pool players, neighbors with their dogs, and the occasional DJ. Come between 4:30 and 6:30 on Fridays, ...

“Eat Pray Love” proclaims a sign outside of this neighborhood staple on busy Claiborne Avenue. As in “Eat at Melba’s, Pray before meals, and Love New Orleans.” If that’s not enough to get you in the ...